Norway police investigate Telenor over suspected crimes against humanity in Myanmar

Motorcycle drivers in Mandalay pass a bus stop with a Telenor Myanmar advertisement after SIM cards first went on sale on Sept. 26, 2014. (Credit: DVB)

Norwegian ​police said on ‌Tuesday they are investigating telecoms operator Telenor ​over suspected sanctions ​violations and of aiding ⁠and abetting crimes ​against humanity in Myanmar.

Telenor, ​which is majority-owned by the Norwegian government, sold ​its business in ​Myanmar following the 2021 military ‌coup ⁠that unseated an elected government.

The company said in a ​statement on ​Tuesday ⁠it was cooperating closely with ​the investigators and ​will ⁠do everything in its power to ⁠assist ​in clarifying ​the case.

REUTERS